Online Computing Concepts Training
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ONLINE Computing Concepts TRAINING FEATURES
- Learn Computing Concepts online with these interactive online Computing Concepts courses.
- Affordable Pricing (Only $99.95 for the complete series)
- A full year to complete the Computing Concepts courses
- Retake the Computing Concepts courses as many times as you like
- Measure your progress with assessment tests after each course
- Earn completion certificates after passing each assessment test
- Computing Concepts Series (23 hours)
1. Computing Concepts:1 Types of Security
Time: 3 hours
This course provides an advanced look at computer security features.
Objectives
- Identify and understand the three classifications of computer security: administrative, physical and logical
- Explain how access controls are used to restrict the number of people who have access to computers and sensitive data
- Explain how access control software limits who can log onto computers and what information they may retrieve
- Explain how networks and terminals communicate
Topics
- Choices in Security
- Administrative Security
- Physical Security
- Environmental Threats
- Logical Security
- Network Security
- Microcomputer Security
2. Computing Concepts:2 Security Risks
Time: 3 hours
This course explains contingency planning and precautions against computer crime using the framework of administrative, physical and logical security.
Objectives
- Apply the process of risk analysis
- Explain the function of a Contingency Planning Committee
- Describe the laws and principles of privacy used to cover computer crimes
- Describe the administrative, physical and logical controls used in the collection of data
- Explain the purpose, process and tools used in EDP auditing
Topics
- Contingency Planning
- Planning Example
- Computer Crimes
- The Effect of Computer Laws
- EDP Auditing
3. Computing Concepts:3 Database Basics
Time: 3 hours
This course provides an introduction to the basics of databases.
Objectives
- Use data management functions
- Explain paper based management
- Describe file oriented management
- Describe the database management system
- Define three database models
- Identify general principles
- Describe the general principles of the network model
- Explain the general principles of the relational model
Topics
- Data Management Systems
- Paper-Based File System
- File-Oriented Computer System
- Database Models
- The Hierarchical Model
- The Network Model
- The Relational Model
4. Computing Concepts:4 Selecting Databases
Time: 3 hours
This course introduces the principles of database management systems (DBMSs).
Objectives
- Distinguish the three models
- Understand the criteria for comparison
- Define transaction processing
- Explain information retrieval
- Identify change accommodation
- Choose the appropriate model
Topics
- Evalutating the Three Models
- Evaluating The Hierarchical Model
- Evaluating The Network Model
- Evaluating The Relational Model
- Evaluation Summary
- Selecting The Appropriate Model
5. Computing Concepts:5 Data Processing
Time: 2 hours
This course provides an introduction to the concepts related to data processing.
Objectives
- Describe the various components of a computer
- Define the terms bits and bytes
- Explain the various concepts related to data structures
- Explain the concepts related to processing of data
- Explain the various concepts related to programming
Topics
- The Computer System
- Data Structures
- Datasets and Files
- Writing Programs
6. Computing Concepts:6 Managing Data
Time: 2 hours
This course provides an overview of managing data.
Objectives
- Define basic concepts
- Explain an overview of JCL Statements
- Explain how to use libraries
- Explain how job processing works
Topics
- JCL Overview
- JCL Statements
- Libraries
- Job Processing
7. Computing Concepts:7 Teleprocessing
Time: 2 hours
This course provides an overview of various computing concepts related to teleprocessing.
Objectives
- Define a teleprocessing system
- Describe the functioning of various components of communication systems
- Describe the functions of data communication systems
- Distinguish between dumb and intelligent terminals
- Describe the function of various network components
Topics
- Teleprocessing Systems
- Communications Systems
- Data Communications Systems
- Terminals
- Networks
8. Computing Concepts:8 Transmitting Data
Time: 3 hours
This course covers the functions performed by a teleprocessing network.
Objectives
- Explain an overview of functions performed by a teleprocessing network
- Describe the control of a teleprocessing network
- Explain the steps of the conversion process
- Use software that edits the message content and checks for errors
- Use and understand modems
- Describe the flow of information paths in a telecommunications network
- Explain information on the flow of characteristics, direction, mode, and speed in a network
- Recognize and handle errors within a transmission channel
- Recognize noise and how to correct noise errors
Topics
- The Teleprocessing Network
- Assembling Data
- Editing Software
- Modems
- Lines
- Information Flow
- Errors
9. Computing Concepts:9 Messages
Time: 2 hours
This course explains the fourth element of telecommunications, the message.
Objectives
- Define the fourth component of telecommunications
- Describe some common data codes
- Explain data transmission structures
- Identify message protocols
- Use the INW to communicate
- Describe the cost of using the INW
- Identify aspects of telecommunications history
Topics
- Coding Systems
- Data Transmission Structures
- Message Protocols
- Using the INW
- Communications History
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